Our Philosophy

The Matheson System is based on the idea of contributing to the long-term success of occupational rehabilitation and safety programs by training and supporting therapists and safety professionals to become "Thinking Evaluators." For those specializing in the practice of Functional Capacity Evaluation, the thinking evaluator concept carries special meaning.

Think Outside The Box

Matheson-trained evaluators are encouraged to "think outside the box." This approach is foreign to FCE's based on the use of a particular piece of equipment or on a rigid formula.

Practice Hierarchy

Our approach has two primary focuses: answering case-resolution-relevant questions while adhering to the Practice Hierarchy of

* Safety
* Reliability
* Validity
* Practicality
* Utility

(You'll learn more about the Hierarchy in your training). This two-pronged approach treats fairly the fee payer and the injured worker while keeping the injured worker safe from re-injury during the course of the evaluation. If training, skill, good practice, and using your brain are attractive to you, the Matheson System may be what you have been seeking.

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